Java Edition FAQ

How Does This Stuff Work, Anyway?

If you’ve installed a resource pack, you can use CITs!

CIT stands for Custom Item Textures, and is an Optifine resource pack feature for Minecraft: Java Edition. CIT resource packs allow you to decorate your world with custom 3D models by renaming an in-game item via an anvil, and then placing them inside of item frames. CITs are different from a mod, which means you don’t need to install multiple things or work around compatibility issues when playing on the latest version of Minecraft.

Minecraft mods, on the other hand, rely on mod loaders like Forge or Fabric. They work with only specific versions of the game and require you to have your game modded with mod loader in order to work in your game. Mods and CITs each have their advantages and disadvantages, but neither is better than the other!

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Getting Started & Getting Help

Not sure where to begin? Try here!
Issues? Ask #troubleshooting on Discord!
Something not working as expected? Check the guide first!

【Main Profile】

∙ Java 1.17.1 + Optifine 1.17.1 U G9: optifine.net
∙ FabricMC for 1.17.1: fabricmc.net
∙ MultiMC/PolyMC (for multi-profiles): multimc.org or polymc.org

Custom JVM Arguments: -Xmx12G

【Packs & Mods 】

🌷 Spring 
Fresh Leaves Blossoms & Jicklus Spring Blossom Overlay Pack
∙ (mizuno’s) planetminecraft.com/texture-pack/fresh-leaves-blossoms/
∙ (vanilla) planetminecraft.com/texture-pack/jicklus-1-14-spring-blossom-addon/

 

🍂 Autumn
Jicklus 1.16 Orange Autumn Overlay Pack (with private edits)
∙ planetminecraft.com/texture-pack/jicklus-1-14-orange-autumn-addon

 

❄️ Winter 
Just Upgrade It: Winter Edition (with private edits)
∙ planetminecraft.com/texture-pack/just-upgrade-it-winter-edition/

Hasukko’s Christmas Overlay (from the creator of Minia Turia)
∙ twitter.com/bisukko_m/status/940250831454027776
(note: File is password protected, unlock with “hasukko” when unzipping.)

BSL Shaders
∙ curseforge.com/minecraft/customization/bsl-shaders/files

Sildur’s Vibrant Shaders (Extreme Volumetric)
(note: I use this less frequently due to the purple window bug.)
∙ sildurs-shaders.github.io/downloads

SEUS PGTI (mainly E11)
∙ patreon.com/sonicether (paid, requires $10 tier)

Lightweight Shaders for Potatoes, Laptops, and MacOS Masterlist
∙ blisschen.co/post/649751913571680256

note: I’m currently moving from Optifine to Sodium! (read more) This list is not currently 100% totally accurate for my particular setup, but will work if you’re here from a tutorial!

Fabric API
Core developer package required for running most Fabric mods.
∙ curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/fabric-api

Fabric Language Kotlin
Kotlin language development package required for some Fabric mods.
∙ curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/fabric-language-kotlin

Illuminations
Adds fireflies, glowworms in caves, and more.
∙ curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/illuminations

Optifabric
Translates Optifine for Forge to run alongside Fabric mods.
∙ curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/optifabric

Mod Menu for Fabric
WYSIWYG
∙ curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/modmenu

ReplayMod for Fabric
Recording timelapses and speed builds.
∙ replaymod.com/

WorldEdit
Allows me to freely edit the world via commands.
∙ curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/worldedit

Mooblooms
Adds various flower cows + mushroom chickens from Minecraft Earth.
∙ curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/mooblooms

Sit
Sit on stairs or slabs via right-clicking.
∙ curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/sit-fabric

Falling Leaves for Fabric
Leaves falling from leaf blocks and other customizations.
∙ curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/falling-leaves-fabric

note: I’m currently moving from Optifine to Sodium! (read more) This list is a work-in-progress, and will be updated once I feel it is stable enough to reliably play on.

MultiMC Launcher
∙ multimc.org

Forge Mod Loader (FML) with Log4j Exploit Fix for 1.12.2
∙ v14.23.5.2859

Cocricot
∙ cocricot.pics

Minia Turia
∙ miniaturia.club

Lumen Legacy
∙ curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/lumen

Hwyla, a fork of Waila
∙ curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/hwyla

WorldEdit
∙ curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/worldedit

【Main Profile】

∙ Java 1.17.1 + Optifine 1.17.1 U G9: optifine.net
∙ FabricMC for 1.17.1: fabricmc.net
∙ MultiMC/PolyMC (for multi-profiles): multimc.org or polymc.org

Custom JVM Arguments: -Xmx12G

 

【Computer】

∙ Ryzen 7 5800X w/Gigabyte B550I AORUS PRO
∙ MSi NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070, 8GB
∙ 32GB DDR4 RAM
∙ Windows 11 Pro on 2TB Samsung 870 EVO
∙ IQUNIX ZX-1 Aluminum Mini-ITX Case (250mm)

PCPartPicker: pcpartpicker.com/b/myJbt6
Part List on Amazon: amazon.com/shop/blisslein?listId=2JEGEEAKAWIIJ

 

∙ Editing: Adobe Premiere Pro & Adobe Photoshop
∙ Streaming: Streamlabs OBS

※ No other mods/plugins used unless otherwise noted in tags.

【Computer】

∙ Ryzen 7 5800X w/Gigabyte B550I AORUS PRO
∙ MSi NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070, 8GB
∙ 32GB DDR4 RAM
∙ Windows 11 Pro on 2TB Samsung 870 EVO
∙ IQUNIX ZX-1 Aluminum Mini-ITX Case (250mm)

PCPartPicker: pcpartpicker.com/b/myJbt6
Part List on Amazon: amazon.com/shop/blisslein?listId=2JEGEEAKAWIIJ

∙ Editing: Adobe Premiere Pro & Adobe Photoshop
∙ Streaming: Streamlabs OBS

last updated 7 may 2022